Steelers debut new grass surface at Acrisure Stadium during game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers introduced a new grass surface at Acrisure Stadium, which was tested during a game on September 13, 2026. Players on both the Steelers and the opposing team had previously raised concerns about the stadium's playing surface. Last year's issues included a poor field during an October game that contributed to player injuries. The new installation received positive feedback in its first major use, suggesting improvements have been made since previous complaints.
- •The new grass was installed ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Players faced complaints about the old surface's condition last year.
- •Miles Killebrew suffered a season-ending injury attributed to the field.
- •Chris Boswell missed a field goal attempt due to slipping on the surface.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers new grass passes tough test with flying colors
"Pittsburgh Steelers and opposition players repeatedly complained about the grass surface at the 25-year-old stadium last year, after a number of years of the Steelers mostly getting it right when it came to maintaining their natural playing surface.
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